Pep Guardiola has named four Liverpool players who are key to the way Jurgen Klopp's side plays as Manchester City prepare to take on the Reds on Sunday in the biggest Premier League game in recent times. A win for Liverpool will take them two points above their title rivals.
The Man City manager also highlighted the danger Liverpool pose from set pieces and especially corners with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson in charge of delivery. Ibrahima Konate scored from a corner in Benfica on Tuesday night.
Many believe Sunday's match will go a long into deciding who will be crowned Premier League champions in May, but neither Klopp or Guardiola are being drawn into that.
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"We know we are going to defend parts and sit back. Not because we want but almost impossible for what they do," said Guardiola. "They make the pitch wider and higher, quality in the middle. Four, five years ago they were more direct, not too much between the lines.
"Now they have a good build up with Alisson, [Joel] Matip, Thiago drops. Threats in behind, [Trent] Alexander-Arnold is like an exhibition, deep runners in behind. Set pieces, every corner is a threat. The taker is good and the movement, of course they are there.
"That's why both of us are there, it's fascinating. To be champion again or fighting for it, really soon to be qualifying for the Champions League. We need the supporters in the bad moments and I'm sure the players will respond. They're ready for the challenge of Liverpool."
